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EL driver with lamp discharge monitor

US6320323A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2000
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A driver for an EL lamp includes a voltage detector coupled to the lamp for monitoring the voltage across the lamp and providing an indication of when the lamp is substantially discharged.

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